Daily Economic Reports

The US Dollar regained momentum on Thursday, reversing a prior dip as investors digested upbeat US data while monitoring trade developments and central bank tensions. With a packed Friday agenda, July 18, the market stands at a crossroads—can the Dollar’s strength persist, or will new data shift the tide?US Dollar …

Gold prices are slipping on Thursday, with XAU/USD pulling back 0.6% to trade near $3,330, as central bank officials signal a cautious stance on rate cuts. Bolstered by strong US economic data, the yellow metal faces pressure—can it find support at $3,300 or slide further?Fed’s Hawkish Tone Weighs on GoldFocus …

U.S. stock index futures traded largely steady on Thursday as investors awaited a fresh wave of corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty over trade policies and Federal Reserve actions. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped by 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 6 points, or 0.1%, …

Bitcoin remained largely steady on Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives cleared a crucial procedural hurdle to open debate on a suite of crypto bills after a nine-hour deadlock. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 0.2% higher, reaching $118,747.50 as of 02:25 ET (06:25 GMT). Bitcoin had surged to record …

European stocks experienced a positive rally on Thursday, with investors focused on a steady stream of new corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX in Germany gained 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France rose by 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …

U.S. Companies (Wall Street)The earnings season on July 16, 2025, showcased notable performances from several U.S. companies, reflecting a mixed market environment influenced by trade tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs reported a standout performance for the second quarter, posting an EPS of $10.91, surpassing expectations of …

The EUR/USD pair staged a recovery on July 16, 2025, climbing 0.25% to 1.1633 after rebounding from a three-week low of 1.1562. The euro’s advance was fueled by a faltering US Dollar, which faced renewed selling pressure following President Donald Trump’s hints at removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled …

The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw early gains on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. However, the rally fizzled as the index retreated to the 44,000 level, rattled by President Donald Trump’s provocative signals about …